Live Your Best Lives
Some say Chengdu is a paradise of leisurely living, yet also a hell of extravagant entertainment. Chengdu residents, known for their ability to savor life, spend more time on leisure and entertainment than anything else. Drinking tea, drinking wine, playing mahjong, strolling, listening to music, listening to storytelling, watching Sichuan opera, even getting their ears clean... there's simply too much to do. As the birthplace and carrier of ancient Shu culture, its 2,300-year history has created an incredibly splendid culture and nurtured Chengdu residents who love life and discover its beauty. Now that you've arrived, immerse yourself in it and enjoy every day.
Also known as the Chengdu Sichuan Opera Art Center, it is located on the site of Yuelai Tea Garden, the birthplace of Sichuan Opera. Sichuan Opera excerpts are performed every afternoon, but the evening show, "Legendary Face-Changing Show of Furong National Essence," is undoubtedly the most captivating. The show features breathtaking stunts like face-changing and fire-breathing, and the lighting effects are stunning. The theater is beautiful, with subtitles in English, Korean, and Japanese, and attracts many international audiences.
Address: No. 54 Huaxingzheng Street, Chengdu (behind Wangfujing Building B)
Website: http://www.jinjiangjc.com/
Contact: 028- 86620586/ 86626409/ 86666891
Business hours: 8:00-21:30; Furong National Essence performance time: 20:00-21:10
Transportation: Take bus No. 154 and get off at Huaxing Street Station
Reference price: Furong National Essence A ticket 280 yuan, B ticket 200 yuan, C ticket 150 yuan
The main performances include Huiying Qiangshan, Bashan Scholar, The Legend of the White Snake, Huoyanshan, Chuncao Chuangtang, and Red Lantern. Excerpts are offered on weekends, and you can also see face-changing performances. Specific performance times and prices vary, so it's best to check the official website.
Address: No. 108 Zhihui Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu (near Yanlord Land)
Website: http://www.sc-opera.com/
Contact: 028-86661391/68228388/85559318
Business hours: Weekends 14:00 (with excerpts), other performances are subject to the official website's schedule
Transportation: Take bus No. 1 to Daye Road Station and walk about 300 meters to the destination
Today, the elegant Sichuan style has brought together several renowned Sichuan opera stars, and the professionalism of Sichuan opera is undeniable. Visitors can enjoy gaohu (high-flown fiddle) performances, shadow puppetry, puppetry, Sichuan opera, clown performances, face-changing performances, fire-breathing performances, and suona performances. Tickets are affordable if booked online, and complimentary gaiwan tea and peanuts are provided.
Address: Shufeng Yayun Folk Custom Teahouse, No. 23 Qintai Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu (near Qingyang Palace)
Contact: 028-86061158
Business Hours: Performance Time: Every night at 20:00, Performance Duration: Approximately 80 minutes; Boutique Building: 10:00-22:00; Old Stage: 18:30-22:00
Transportation: Take bus No. 5, 13, 81, 43, 47, 58 or Metro Line 2 to Tonghuimen Station and walk about 500 meters to the destination
Reference price: Class A ticket 200 yuan, Class B ticket 160 yuan, Class C ticket 120 yuan, VIP ticket 280 yuan (Preferential policy: children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) can ride for free if they do not occupy a seat, and children over 1.5 meters (inclusive) are charged the adult price)
Everyone knows Chengdu residents love tea. Teahouses dot the streets and alleys, and as soon as the sun comes out, people can be seen drinking tea on the roadside. As Chengdu's most common and popular pastime, drinking tea is a surefire way to showcase the city's relaxed nature.
Inside People's Park, this quintessential Chengdu teahouse, boasting over 90 years of history, is incredibly popular. Enjoying a cup of tea and basking in the sun is truly relaxing, and having someone clean your ears is even more authentic. The teahouse occasionally hosts authentic Sichuan opera performances, making its business incredibly popular.
Address: People's Park, No. 12 Shaocheng Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Transportation: Take bus No. 13, 43, 47, 53, 58, 5, or 62 and get off at Renmin Park Station
Reminiscent of a Chengdu teahouse from the Ming and Qing dynasties, this place offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy gaiwan tea, authentic local snacks, and enjoy operas and paintings. After 8 p.m., Sichuan opera, erhu music, and face-changing performances take place, making it a great place to experience Chengdu's local customs.
Address: 3rd-4th Floor, Chengdu International Convention and Exhibition Center, No. 258, Shawan Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu
Contact: 028-87693203/87693208
Transportation: Take bus No. 113, 101, 32, 3, 56A, 83, or 93 and get off at Convention and Exhibition Center Station.
Chengdu's nightlife is truly vibrant, fully worthy of its nickname "The City That Never Sleeps." Jiuyan Bridge, Jinli, Lan Kwai Fong, Fangcao Street, Fangling Road, and Shaoling Road are all popular bar hotspots, bustling with music and laughter every night.
A famous music bar, owned by musicians, including Jane Zhang, who once performed there. While the music is good, the cocktails are average. The atmosphere is pleasant, but the smell of cigarettes is strong.
Address: Room 305, Yulin Life Plaza, No. 15, Yulin South Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Contact: 028-85574366/85535620
Transportation: Take bus No. 59, 61, 76, 109, 115, 153, 162, or 1006 and get off at Yulin South Road Station.
Reference price: 95 yuan per person
Little Bar is very popular among young people in Chengdu. It focuses on live music performances and is known as the "boss of rock bars in Chengdu."
Address: 1F, Fengshang Yulin Business Port, No. 47, Yongfeng Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Contact: 028-85158790
Transportation: Take bus No. 79, 153, or 1011 to Xiaojiahe Yanjie Station and walk about 250 meters to the destination
Reference price: 65 yuan per person
Jinli is a teahouse by day and a bar by night. The atmosphere is very artistic, and past "Super Girl" contestants like Tan Weiwei and Yu Kewei have stayed here. Unlike the quiet daytime atmosphere, the evenings are bustling with performances, and the bar's cocktails are also quite exciting.
Address: No. 12, No. 231, Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Contact: 13348915173/028-85537676
Business hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Transportation: Take bus No. 1, 57, 82, 334, 335, etc. to Wuhouci Station and walk about 200 meters to the destination
Reference price: 85 yuan per person
This popular travel-themed bar might not have a particularly distinctive menu, but it's a popular spot for hikers. The walls are covered in photos of their outdoor adventures, and the bar often hosts travel discussions—a must-see for those who love the outdoors and want to socialize with fellow hikers.
Address: Back Gate of Baihuatan, No. 4 Baihua East Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu
Contact: 028-87034530
Transportation: Take bus No. 126 or 127 to Fanglin Road West Station and walk about 200 meters to the destination
Reference price: 60 yuan per person
Even if you don't visit Hong Kong, you can still experience the vibrant lights and nightlife of Chengdu's "landmark bars." Lan Kwai Fong, a place that combines dining, drinking, and entertainment, boasts stylish decor, a hipster vibe, and an elegant environment. Unlike its quiet daytime atmosphere, Lan Kwai Fong comes alive at night with a vibrant riot of lights.
Address: No. 1 Shuijin Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu (near Jiuyan Bridge Shangri-La Hotel)
Contact: 028-65503399/13547831950
Transportation: Take bus No. 104, 10, 152, 18, 335, 18, 43, etc. to Zhiquan Street Station and walk 300 meters to the destination